Thanks ladies for the replies and support. To answer Grettassisters question, it was for Mercy Flight. A air ambulance service. They come to our hospital and take the pts to a higher level of care for a pt that is in need. 2 of the flight nurses also work with us in the ER so it was like helping out "family" if you want to say. To newrider, keep us posted on your first metric century. I wish you the best of luck and enjoy. I had a fun time doing my ride and hope you will too! shelly j